People living with severe mental illness (SMI, e.g. bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis) face significant health inequalities in terms of their physical health.
The aim of this session is to explore these inequalities, and consider how voluntary and community sector (VCS) and other organisations in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven can support people and contribute to reducing these inequalities.
We will discuss serious mental illness - the causes, symptoms and the challenges those living with a serious mental illness face.
We will look at the benefits, importance, process, and purpose of physical health checks for people with SMI; think about how we can explain these to people with SMI to attend their check and subsequent interventions; and explore ways to engage with people with SMI, including groups who are easy to ignore. Sessions are designed to be interactive so everyone can share their views.
The training is free to attend and is open to staff working in VCS and other organisations in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven, supporting clients with their mental health.
Multiple dates have been uploaded with further dates coming soon - attending one session is sufficient!